Caring for Your Bouquets, Arrangements & Cut Flowers – Azalea Flowers South Melbourne

Caring for Your Bouquets, Arrangements & Cut Flowers – Azalea Flowers South Melbourne

There’s nothing quite like receiving a beautiful bouquet or floral arrangement. At Azalea Flowers South Melbourne, we believe flowers are more than just a gift – they’re a way of sharing love, joy, and connection. To help you enjoy your blooms for as long as possible, we’ve put together some expert tips on how to care for your bouquets, arrangements, and cut flowers.

Caring for Fresh Bouquets

A freshly made bouquet from Azalea Flowers South Melbourne is designed to delight from the very first moment. With a little extra care, you can extend its beauty:

1. Trim the stems – Cut 2–3 cm off the stems at a sharp angle before placing in water. This helps the flowers absorb water more efficiently.
2. Use clean vases – Always place your bouquet in a thoroughly cleaned vase to prevent bacteria.
3. Change the water regularly – Refresh the water every 2 days and trim the stems slightly each time.
4. Keep away from direct heat – Avoid placing your flowers near heaters, air conditioners, or direct sunlight.

Caring for Floral Arrangements

If you’ve received one of our designer floral arrangements in foam or a container, a little care will help it last longer:

• Top up with water daily – Add a small amount of fresh water to the floral foam or container to keep it moist.
• Remove wilted blooms – Gently remove any flowers as they begin to fade. This allows the other blooms to continue shining.
• Position wisely – Display arrangements in a cool area of your home or office, away from draughts or harsh light.

Caring for Cut Flowers

If you’re buying cut flowers from our South Melbourne florist to arrange yourself, here’s how to keep them looking fresh:

1. Prep your stems – Remove any leaves that would sit below the water line to reduce bacterial growth.
2. Use flower food – If supplied, dissolve the sachet of flower food in the water for added nourishment.
3. Refresh water & stems – Change the vase water every 2 days and re-cut stems for maximum vase life.
4. Mix carefully – Some flowers, like daffodils, release sap that can shorten the life of other blooms. Keep them in a separate vase for the first 24 hours.

Extra Tips from Our Qualified Florists

Our qualified designer florists in South Melbourne recommend these extra touches:

• Mist delicate flowers lightly with water to keep them hydrated.
• Keep your flowers away from fruit bowls – ripening fruit releases ethylene gas that shortens bloom life.
• For roses, remove guard petals (the outer petals) to help the bloom open beautifully.

Enjoy Longer-Lasting Flowers with Azalea Flowers South Melbourne

With the right care, your flowers can continue to brighten your space for days – sometimes even weeks. At Azalea Flowers, we don’t just create stunning arrangements; we also want you to enjoy them for as long as possible.

Visit us at Azalea Flowers South Melbourne or browse our collection online. Whether it’s a hand-tied bouquet, an elegant arrangement, or fresh cut flowers, we’ll provide not only the finest blooms but also expert advice to make them last.

Because when you choose Azalea Flowers, you’re choosing freshness, beauty, and care.